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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 527.12, 790.76 and 161.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 527.12, 790.76 and 161.88 is: 242.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    527.12 : 790.76 = 161.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    527.12/790.76 = 161.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    527.12x = 790.76 × 161.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    527.12x = 128,008.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 128,008.23/527.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 242.84

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